Sophie Monk has emerged as a leading candidate to potentially succeed The Kyle & Jackie O Show, amid ongoing legal disputes between hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and their former network, ARN.

According to a source, the 46-year-old television personality has reportedly been approached by the network on three separate occasions since the contracts of Sandilands, 54, and Henderson, 51, were terminated, as reported by News.com.au on Tuesday.

Despite the network’s interest, Monk has expressed no desire to take on the role at Sydney’s KIISFM radio. “She has turned them down and isn’t interested,” an insider revealed. “She’s done breakfast radio before, and it didn’t work out because she wasn’t happy with her co-hosts.”

ARN is now in a rush to secure a new host to fill the void left by the immensely popular Kyle & Jackie O Show, which was axed last month. Currently, Mike Etheridge is holding down the fort solo during the time slot, while potential replacements such as Ben Fordham, Carrie Bickmore, and Karl Stefanovic are under consideration.

ARN is reportedly now scrambling to find top talent to replace the ratings juggernaut that The Kyle & Jackie O Show had become before it was cancelled last month. 

Mike Etheridge is currently hosting the time slot solo, while Ben Fordham, Carrie Bickmore, and Karl Stefanovic are apparently being considered for the position.

Sophie Monk is said to be the frontrunner to replace The Kyle & Jackie O Show, as Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson continue their legal battle with ARN

Sources claimed Monk was considered a frontrunner because of her working relationship with ARN, and her friendship with Sandilands and Henderson. 

She was also, coincidentally, the star who replaced the radio shock jocks in 2014 when they left 2Day FM and jumped ship to ARN. 

However, her foray into radio with Merrick Watts and Jules Lund ended in a ratings disaster as they struggled to win back audiences. 

She has reportedly since been hesitant to return to a full-time breakfast radio gig without the perfect co-host to complement her down-to-earth personality. 

‘What she is keeping in mind is how difficult breakfast hours are and when it starts getting cold, and the ratings are going down,’ the source said. 

‘It could negatively impact her ability to earn outside of radio. If you have a stench of failure on you, it can impact other work.’

When Daily Mail approached ARN about the recent reports, the network declined to comment further on the matter. 

Daily Mail has also reached out to Monk for comment. 

A source has claimed the popular TV personality has been approached ‘three times’ by the network since Sandilands and Henderson (pictured) had their contracts terminated

Monk has been a favourite to replace Henderson since she left The Kyle & Jackie O Show on 20 February, with fans wanting her to join Sandilands as a new duo.

The Love Island host has developed a reputation for her down-to-earth nature, cheeky banter and a willingness to not take things too seriously.

These qualities made her a prime candidate for filling Henderson’s shoes alongside Sandilands, when it was believed he would return from his two-week suspension.

However, those dreams were dashed when Sandilands’ suspension ended last month and his contract was torn up by ARN. 

Henderson’s sensational on-air exit on Friday, 20 February was the beginning of the end for one of Australia’s most enduring radio teams.

KIIS FM owners ARN then announced that Henderson had told them she ‘could not continue to work with Mr Kyle Sandilands’, after their now notorious argument was broadcast during The Kyle & Jackie O Show.

The split led to ARN terminating Henderson, before ripping up Sandilands’ contract two weeks later.

Meanwhile, ARN is reeling from a devastating financial and legal double hit, with its market value now hovering dangerously close to the $100 million mark after Sandilands and Henderson launched lawsuits against ARN last month.

However, there is one hiccup in the plan to make Monk the new face of KIISFM radio in Sydney – she’s not interested

Once a dominant force in Australian radio, the KIIS 106.5 parent company has seen its valuation plummet to between roughly $100 million – $110 million as of late March 2026.

At one point, ARN’s value dipped even lower, briefly hitting around $98.5 million. 

The lawsuits themselves are nothing short of explosive.

Sandilands is already pursuing a claim believed to be worth up to $85 million, while Henderson has now launched her own legal action alleging adverse action and breach of contract.